Key: D
Introduction:
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The moon was softly shining on an old Kentucky home
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The fragrance of magnolias filled the air
G E7
A lonely girl was writing to her sweetheart ?cross the foam
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May God protect you darling over there
verse 1
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Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
D
How it shines in the moon's silver light
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Soldier boy so far from me how I wish that you could see
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Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
LEAD ? (verse 1)
D A7
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight
D
While they fight for the cause that is right
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They will keep that flag on high for the ones who had to die
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Stars of gold on the old flag tonight
verse 3
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Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
D
While I pray you'll come safe through the fight
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Close your eyes and think of me and my darling you will see
A7 D
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
Tag
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They will keep that flag on high for the ones who had to die
A7 D
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight.